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Jul 27, 2020
Mehdi Hasan, a columnist for The Intercept and host of Deconstructed, teams up with Ari Berman, a senior reporter at Mother Jones, to discuss crucial election dynamics with just under 100 days to go. They dive into how COVID-19 has reshaped campaign strategies and public perception, especially affecting Trump and Biden's approaches. The conversation shifts to voting rights, the safety of mail-in ballots, and the challenges posed by recent Supreme Court decisions, emphasizing the urgency for voter engagement amid misinformation.
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COVID's Impact on the Election
- Biden's polling lead is driven by COVID-19 and Trump's unpopularity.
- COVID-19 and the economy are intertwined, making the "COVID vs. economy" debate flawed.
Trump's Unpopularity
- Trump's historic unpopularity makes him vulnerable to any Democratic nominee.
- Biden benefits from the unconventional campaign, as speaking less minimizes his mistakes.
Governors and COVID-19
- Governors who downplayed COVID-19 now face declining approval ratings.
- Roy Cooper, who resisted Trump's pressure on the Republican convention, enjoys high approval.
